Sonic Drive-In 6566
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Sonic Drive-In 6566 has seven inspections in the public record. On Aug 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Sonic Drive-In 6566's latest score of 47 falls below the Palm Bay average of 76. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Jacob trained by an unapproved program.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice on top of door interior.
14-69-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Incorrect license displayed on premises.
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. No drain cover in mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handwashing sink nearest wash sink p-trap leaking. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has small gap bottom corner. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor, drainage from drive through hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor by the make table. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scope tossed in pan on top of large ice machine, not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oil drainage from ice cream machine on to floor.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Ice cream station reach in cooler has rusted shelves.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Burgers uncovered. Open hamburgers and steak in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two of three mops not stored properly, laying in drain. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Old sanitizer bucket stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
47
Nov 25, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
82
Nov 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small live flying insects in kitchen area did not land on any food** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser bottle hanging on handwashing sink- manager moved to chem storage **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Degreaser bottle stored on hand sink by drive through window - manager moved to chem storage **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water heater is not functional at its time repair order has been in place and manager provided email of work order. **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.- men's bathroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets topping make table
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on dish rack above 3 compartment sink in back of house
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water heater is non operational. Repair order provided **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 lights in back of dry storage near the back wall
38-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer is non operational - using external temp freezer until repairs are made **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil containers- moved to storage by manager Food in external freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
35
Feb 5, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and the ice bin by the drive thru window - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach-in freezer torn - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets on standing reach-in freezer heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
82
Nov 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - One hamburger bun with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Whipped cream on sundae station 62F, operator discarded on own accord, stated that the sundae station cooler is waiting for a part for repair, put new whipped cream in separate reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sinks; by mop sink and slushy machine, in both bathrooms **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks; by drive thru window and in men's bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and the ice bin by the drive thru window
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach-in freezer torn
14-11-5
Basic - Gaskets on standing reach-in freezer heavily soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - No cover for ice machine
08B-12-5
Basic - Pans by the triple sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service boxes stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
29
May 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Ice cream station - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In 6566 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 6566 on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 6566?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 6566.
How does Sonic Drive-In 6566 compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Sonic Drive-In 6566 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Sonic Drive-In 6566's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In 6566 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 6566 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sonic Drive-In 6566 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 6566 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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